📏 Length Converter
Convert between different length units including meters, kilometers, miles, feet, inches, yards, nautical miles, and more. Perfect for travel, construction, engineering, and everyday measurements.
📏 Length Units Reference
Meter
m
Kilometer
km
Centimeter
cm
Millimeter
mm
Mile
mi
Yard
yd
Foot
ft
Inch
in
Nautical Mile
nmi
Micrometer
μm
Table of Contents
What is a Length Converter?
A length converter is a tool that converts measurements of distance or length from one unit to another. Whether you need to convert meters to feet, kilometers to miles, or inches to centimeters, a length converter makes these calculations instant and accurate.
Length conversions are essential in many fields including travel, construction, engineering, architecture, sports, and everyday life. Different countries use different measurement systems (metric vs imperial), making conversions a common necessity.
Our length converter supports 10 different units including metric units (meters, kilometers, centimeters, millimeters, micrometers) and imperial units (miles, yards, feet, inches, nautical miles), handling everything from microscopic measurements to long distances.
How it Works
Our length converter uses precise conversion factors to accurately transform values between different length units:
- Select Units: Choose the source unit and target unit from the dropdowns
- Enter Value: Input the length measurement you want to convert
- Instant Results: The conversion is calculated automatically in real-time
- Swap Units: Click the swap button to reverse the conversion direction
The converter works by first converting to a base unit (meters), then converting to the target unit. All conversions use standard, internationally recognized conversion factors for maximum accuracy.
Supported Units
Metric Units
- Meter (m) - Base unit
- Kilometer (km) - 1,000 meters
- Centimeter (cm) - 0.01 meters
- Millimeter (mm) - 0.001 meters
- Micrometer (μm) - 0.000001 meters
Imperial Units
- Mile (mi) - 1,609.344 meters
- Yard (yd) - 0.9144 meters
- Foot (ft) - 0.3048 meters
- Inch (in) - 0.0254 meters
- Nautical Mile (nmi) - 1,852 meters
Common Use Cases
- Travel: Convert between miles and kilometers when traveling internationally or reading road signs in different countries
- Construction & Engineering: Convert between metric and imperial units for blueprints, specifications, and measurements
- Sports & Fitness: Convert running distances, track measurements, and race distances between units
- Real Estate: Convert property dimensions, lot sizes, and room measurements
- Education: Help students understand different measurement systems and practice conversions
- Manufacturing: Convert product dimensions and specifications for international markets
- Navigation: Convert between nautical miles and other units for maritime and aviation use
Conversion Examples
Miles to Kilometers
1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers
Example: A 5-mile run is approximately 8.05 kilometers. A marathon (26.2 miles) is approximately 42.16 kilometers.
Feet to Meters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
Example: A 6-foot tall person is approximately 1.83 meters. A 10-foot ceiling is approximately 3.05 meters.
Inches to Centimeters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
Example: A 12-inch ruler is 30.48 centimeters. A 27-inch monitor is approximately 68.58 centimeters.
Yards to Meters
1 yard = 0.9144 meters
Example: A 100-yard football field is approximately 91.44 meters. A 50-yard pool is approximately 45.72 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our conversions use standard conversion factors with high precision. Results are displayed with up to 10 significant digits. For scientific or engineering applications requiring extreme precision, always verify with official conversion standards.
A statute mile (regular mile) is 1,609.344 meters, while a nautical mile is 1,852 meters. Nautical miles are used in maritime and aviation navigation because they correspond to one minute of latitude. One nautical mile is approximately 1.15 statute miles.
Yes! The converter automatically handles very small measurements (micrometers) and very large measurements (kilometers). Very large or very small numbers will be displayed in scientific notation when appropriate.
No. All conversions happen entirely in your browser. We don't store, log, or transmit any values you enter. Your calculations are completely private.